Receptionist/Administrator – Term Time Only- Starts 20th October 2025 in Croydon

Axcis Education Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Receptionist/Administrator for a secondary academy in Croydon. This full-time role requires excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Candidates should be professional, adaptable, and passionate about supporting young people in an educational setting. This is a term-time position with a supportive office environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administration within a busy environment.
• Genuine passion for education and supporting young people.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and remain organised under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors.
• Support the smooth running of school front-of-house operations.
• Work closely with the Office Manager to complete administrative tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills

Organisational abilities

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Receptionist/Administrator role in a welcoming and supportive secondary academy in Croydon. This is a term-time, full-time position with start on Monday 20th October 2025 and hours from 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. We are keen to hear from committed and high‑calibre candidates, prioritising quality over quantity.

This is a busy, varied front‑of‑house role within the Office Team, working closely with the Office Manager. You’ll be the first point of contact for students, parents/carers, staff and visitors, providing a warm, professional, and efficient service and ensuring the smooth running of front‑of‑house operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy environment and can combine strong administrative skills with excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for students, parents/carers, staff and visitors, providing a warm, professional and efficient service.
• Support the smooth running of the school front‑of‑house operations as part of the Office Team.
• Work closely with the Office Manager to ensure administrative tasks are completed accurately and on time.

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Professional, approachable manner with strong interpersonal skills.
• Reliability, patience and consistency.
• Flexibility, adaptability and initiative.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities.
• High level of self‑awareness, resilience and motivation.
• Genuine passion for education and supporting young people.

Essential Skills

• Strong IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Confident use of grammar and numeracy.
• Proven experience in administration within a busy environment.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and remain organised under pressure.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience using Bromcom (training can be provided).

Why Apply?

This is a brilliant chance to be part of a vibrant and supportive school environment where your contribution will make a real difference. You’ll join a professional team with a shared commitment to excellence and student success, while benefiting from opportunities for ongoing development.

If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Tessa Ejehu on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1044.

If you are not interested but know someone else who might be, don’t forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Tessa Ejehu

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1044